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Mount Holyoke College

#5 in Best Women's Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • South Hadley, MA
  • 828 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      NG
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      A+
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      A
    10. Campus Food
      A-
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      A-
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    Mount Holyoke is a highly rated private college located in South Hadley, Massachusetts in the Springfield, MA Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,161 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Mount Holyoke acceptance rate is 51%. Popular majors include Economics, Biology, and English. Graduating 86% of students, Mount Holyoke alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,600.
    About Mount Holyoke College...
    Athletic Division
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    Athletic Conference
    New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
    Address
    50 College Street
    South Hadley, MA 01075
    Website
    mtholyoke.edu
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    Mount Holyoke College Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    51%
    Application Deadline
    January 15
    SAT Range
    1270-1460
    ACT Range
    29-33
    Application Fee
    $60
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $29,784/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $31,370/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    77%

    Academics

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    94%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.65 responses
    68%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.65 responses
    38%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.65 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Economics
      70 Graduates
    • Biology
      65 Graduates
    • English
      56 Graduates
    • Psychology
      47 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      37 Graduates
    • International Relations
      30 Graduates
    • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
      30 Graduates
    • Environmental Science
      26 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      23 Graduates
    • History
      20 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,161Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    49
    Undergrads Over 25
    3%
    Pell Grant
    17%
    Varsity Athletes
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    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 35 responses
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    • There is no one word
      43%
    • Friendly and accepting
      26%
    • Brilliant
      17%
    • Intellectualy adventurous
      6%
    • Leaders
      6%
    • Changemakers
      3%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
    Poll
    94%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.49 responses
    Poll
    73%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.82 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 34 responses
    Report
    • Accepting
      38%
    • Empowering
      26%
    • All of the above
      18%
    • Changemaking
      9%
    • Inviting,
      6%
    • Fast-paced
      3%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $48,600/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    86%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    87%
    National
    83%
    82%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.33 responses
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    I love Mount Holyoke College (MHC) more and more with each school year! As a physics and dance double-major, I have spent much time in both departments. While I cannot say that they have exceeded my expectations, I have enjoyed studying in both. The individuals that I have met, mainly through dance, have become some of my closest friends. MHC students are open-minded, intelligent, and diverse. The school is far from perfect and has much room for improvement. For one, it can do a better job in being transparent with its students when it comes to alerting us about campus safety, specifically considering our recent issues. I would also appreciate if MHC made a better effort to unite students from different backgrounds.
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    Mount Holyoke College is admittedly academically rigorous. Professors are prone to assign a lot of readings, you're expected to 100% commit to studying. Slacking off will result in poor grades. Nonetheless, the problem I have with Mount Holyoke is its student body's intolerance toward people with different political affiliations. It's fascinating that those who constantly propagate the idea of inclusivity fail to uphold it themselves. The diversity of thoughts are often times villanized if they aren't in accordance with popular opinions (leftism). The school administration mostly avoids this due to fear of controversy. I find it disheartening that there is no direct support from the school itself, a college that promises to offer a rigorous, well-rounded education. I have been lucky enough to be taught by tolerant professors while I am aware that some professors cannot maintain their neutrality when the conversation is politicized.
    Mount Holyoke provides a rigorous, intellectually stimulating undergraduate experience on a gorgeous campus in an area with 40,000 students. Women learn to be thoughtful leaders and are well prepared for elite graduate schools and careers in both corporate and not-for-profit organizations. As the oldest women's college in the country, the school has a huge and diverse community of alumnae that stand ready to help any young graduate make their mark on the world. South Hadley is a sleepy town, with a big window on the whole world, due to the college's large international student population and the popularity of studying overseas during one or two semesters. I loved it.